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February 11, 2025

PUKEKOHE WORKSHOP 26th February: Strengthening Biosecurity to Prevent ToBRFV in New Zealand

Representatives Ivan Casteels and Celine De Neve from Roam Technology will visit New Zealand in February. In association with TomatoesNZ, this is an opportunity to learn about new hygiene products approved for not if but when ToBRFV makes its way to our shores. Click into the article for workshop details.

February 11, 2025
Intelligent Philips LED lighting at J&A Chrysanten optimizes production and energy efficiency
Philips help optimize chrysanthemum production and make it more sustainable
February 11, 2025
Greenleaf Fresh, which traded under the name Greengrower, has gone into voluntary administration.
Unfavorable outcome may pause innovation and investment into other Vertical Farming (VF) projects, and that’s unfortunate.
EPA boosts frontline staff to improve agrichem wait times
February 12, 2025
EPA boosts frontline staff to improve agrichem wait times
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is bolstering its frontline applications teams as part of a suite of planned improvements to reduce application timeframes. 
Interesting tech for both covered and uncovered cropping
February 12, 2025
Interesting tech for both covered and uncovered cropping
Thanks to VegetablesNZ for hosting the Vegetables Big Day Out in Pukekohe last week. 
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus detected in Victoria:  Concern for vulnerable New Zealand tomato growers
January 28, 2025
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus detected in Victoria:  Concern for vulnerable New Zealand tomato growers
The spread of the virus from South Australia to Victoria in Australia highlights, what appears to be the near impossible task of eradicating the virus from a property once infected.  New Zealand growers have been communicating such concerns since the original outbreak in South Australia was confirmed to New Zealand officials in August 2024.
Dates for the 2025 Regional Young Grower of the Year competitions are set
January 29, 2025
Dates for the 2025 Regional Young Grower of the Year competitions are set
Young Grower of the Year is an annual competition to select the finest young grower in the country.
Grow your career today
January 29, 2025
Grow your career today
The Young Plant Producer competition offers a unique opportunity for our industry’s rising stars to grow their careers and become the leaders of tomorrow.
A holistic approach in a full LED tomato trial resulted in a 50% reduction in heat input
January 29, 2025
A holistic approach in a full LED tomato trial resulted in a 50% reduction in heat input
Philips Horticulture LED Solutions and partners collaborated on a trial to help tomato growers find a solution for cultivating a full-LED winter lit crop with a low heat input without impacting yield or quality.
Established Protected Cropping Persimmon Orchard – Waikato
January 29, 2025
Established Protected Cropping Persimmon Orchard – Waikato
225 Hoeka Road, Matangi, Waikato
January 28, 2025
AP4 Porometer by Delta-T Devices
The AP4 Porometer measures stomatal aperture in terms of leaf conductance to water vapour.

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Events

Greenhouse Production in the Future – Mike Nichols
December 16, 2024
Greenhouse Production in the Future – Mike Nichols
No-venting in greenhouse pushes tomato yield to 160kg per m2
December 15, 2024
(Video of session now available) Excellent online webinar hosted by De Ruiter/Bayer Australia 
North and South American Tomato Growers Share ToBRFV Experiences
Industry spearheads adoption of labour-saving tech with $52M boost (Australia)
December 16, 2024
Industry spearheads adoption of labour-saving tech with $52M boost (Australia)
Cutting-edge automation tech is being trialled in glasshouses as part of an industry-driven initiative to enhance profitability across the protected cropping sector
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is now a reality— Onsite CO2 generation scalable for both large and small operations
December 2, 2024
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is now a reality— Onsite CO2 generation scalable for both large and small operations
Skytree’s Camille Hanna and Ot Messemake unveil Skytree’s potential roadmap for New Zealand growers and other industrial users of food-grade CO2. The presentation showcased innovative solutions for capturing CO₂ directly from the air. Skytree offers DAC units: one powered entirely by electricity and a hybrid model that combines electricity and heat, ideal for businesses already utilizing heating or boiler systems.
An observation about Chlorosis effecting Tomato Plants. 
December 3, 2024
An observation about Chlorosis effecting Tomato Plants. 
Has applying a coating contributed to an increased uptake in nutrient and were we too slow to react?
2024 – The NZ greenhouse energy sector Grower2Grower report
December 3, 2024
2024 – The NZ greenhouse energy sector Grower2Grower report
Flicker of light at the end of the tunnel. What options make financial sense?
Glasshouse + Potential Land Investment on 4.86ha
December 3, 2024
Glasshouse + Potential Land Investment on 4.86ha
Established and modern glasshouse operation plus landbank potential - a unique investment opportunity in popular Pokeno.
For Sale 18 Irish Road, Pokeno, Franklin
August 13, 2024
For Sale 18 Irish Road, Pokeno, Franklin
1.42 ha with 2000 m2 greenhouse